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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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